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Rules assistance for Runar: Troll
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 14+
Rules assistant for Runar: Troll
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Runar: Troll is an expansion for Runar released in 2025 for 1–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Diego Fonseca and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, and Deck Construction.
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About the game
In this frozen land, behold, a mighty and monstrous (but not quite so) creature awaits the first warriors: a massive Troll. This expansion includes the Troll model (85 mm high!), which is unique in size and rules. The Troll is a remarkable creature; during its turn, it basically performs three actions: it absorbs energy from a Runic Gem, jumps into the fray and attacks all heroes in the area, and then runs to protect the nearest Gem. To be defeated, the Troll must sustain up to four wounds in a single player’s turn. A truly heroic act, but one that, if successful, will bring you many rewards.
Designers
Publishers
- Czacha Games
- Ludus Magnus Studio
Questions and answers
Runar: Troll supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Runar: Troll is 60–90 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Runar: Troll for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Runar: Troll belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Miniatures, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, and Deck Construction. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Runar: Troll are: Diego Fonseca. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Runar: Troll as an expansion for Runar. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Runar to use it. Check that your edition of Runar is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.